Stemmed Kentucky Fire-Cured Light Air-Cured Tobacco from China
Wholly stemmed, threshed fire-cured light air-cured tobacco from Kentucky, processed for minimal fermentation. Classified in HTS 2401.20.87.35 for its regional fire-curing and processing level as unmanufactured tobacco. Ideal for aromatic pipe tobaccos and export blends.
Duty Rate — China → United States
387.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document stemming and threshing processes with processing logs; confirm no additives to stay in unmanufactured category
• Monitor September quota periods and use chapter 98 for duty-free samples where applicable